F.A.Q.

6:00 PM

Q: "Do you do custom orders/sew for others?"
A: At this time, I do not.Q: "Do you trace your patterns?"
A: NO! I almost always sew from Big 4 patterns (Vogue, McCall's, Butterick & Simplicity). They are always on sale for 99 cents to $3.99. Not worth the trouble of tracing. I cut, alter and keep it moving.Q: "What kind of sewing machine do you suggest for a beginner?"A: I don't. Read: "Erica, which one should I buy?"Q: "What machines do you have?"
A: A Bernina Activa 130; a Brother SE-270D embroidery machine; a Brother 1034 D serger (it lasted about 4-5 years and died)... Janome 7933 serger and Brother 2340 CV coverstitch

Q: "What sewing books do you have?"
A: A few and I use them all of the time! See here:"My Sewing Library"

Q: "Will I save money if I learn to sew my own clothes?"
A: See the discussion HERE!

Q: "How did you learn to sew and how long have you been sewing?"

A: I learned to sew in 8th grade home economics. I didn't sew throughout high school because it wasn't "fashionable" at the time. I started back sewing home decor (drapes, curtains, pillows, etc...) when I got married. I made my own maternity clothes, clothes for my children and costumes for Halloween and school plays when they were small. I got back into sewing around 5 years ago when I became a stay at home mom in need of a hobby.